there's a technology app that will make it easier to find a spot. all you need is a smart phone. >> we've all been through it. finding a parking spot is going to be a real hassle. it starts with censors like this one buried in parking spaces around elegant city fp sensors send out a signal telling whether the parking space is occupied or not. >> for motorists driving around looking for parking spaces, they no longer have to drive around and around looking for spaces. this application win points the spots and guides them to the application. >> we want to make it easier for people to find parking spaces. >> the mayor held a press conference introducing the parking technology that works with the smart phone to help you locate a parking space. >> i turn on the app. it can show the parking spaces in the parking lots and on main street. you can see here we have four or four spaces that are available. it's free parking. this location up here shows it has two. >> for business owners, the new technology hopefully will mean more customers will be coming here.